Litigation communication

Litigation presents a real challenge to corporate reputation, and lawyers are often blamed for restricting public relations responses to those challenges in order to protect the legal position. Even worse, lawyers often require a response of ‘no comment’ which leaves their clients open to implied guilt in every way but legally.  The reality is that both sides are important and do best to try and work together.

The potential implications of litigation extend beyond public perception, which makes ‘litigation PR’ a complex and difficult area. Unfortunately, most PR practitioners do not have the necessary experience to advise clients adequately, ultimately leading to distrust from legal professionals.

De Wintern has wide experience in working with clients involved with the courts, both as litigant and defendant. We have advised clients through three Royal Commissions as well as regulatory (ACCC and ASIC) and commercial actions and can provide some unique insights about how to align reputation management and demands of the legal system